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Lemon Bars with Sweet Sour Cream Topping

Lemon Bars with Sweet Sour Cream Topping by Amanda Formaro

Do you love the tang of lemon countered by the sweetness of sugar? These fabulous lemon bars are not only beautiful, they taste marvelous and have the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and grated zest are the secret to the success of these bars.I’ve made plenty of other things using fresh lemons,…

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No Bake Dessert: Peanut Butter Bars

No Bake Dessert: Peanut Butter Bars by Amanda Formaro

No bake desserts are always a big hit around here. Especially when we are in a hurry or need something quick, like when your teenager says they signed you up for a dessert that they need that day! Ahem. Peanut butter bars are always popular with everyone, especially my kids. So when you combine peanut butter and chocolate and it’s a…

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Gooey Garlic Cheese Rolls

Gooey Garlic Cheese Rolls by Amanda Formaro

Cheese is glorious, as is bread. So marrying the two seems so natural doesn’t it? These rolls should be served warm, fresh from the oven, so that you can really enjoy their ooey-gooeyness. So yes, it will require a little timing on your part, but they’re worth it, believe me!I originally came across this recipe on Pinterest. That led…

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White Sangria for National Moscato Day with Gallo Family Vineyards

White Sangria for National Moscato Day with Gallo Family Vineyards by Amanda Formaro

It’s only been in the last 5 years or so that I’ve started enjoying a glass of wine in the evenings. Like most people who drink wine, I have a preference. While dry wines are nice for some, I’m partial to sweet and fruity wines. That would explain my…

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Cherry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cherry White Chocolate Chip Cookies by Amanda Formaro

I’ve always been a fan of white chocolate. It’s definitely sweeter than dark or semi-sweet, and paired with cherries it’s truly a match made in heaven. I love the crinkled tops of these cookies, it just gives them a certain sexy, don’t you think?I’ve been working a lot lately. A. LOT. in fact, so much that I have a back up of posts…

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Spiced Chicken & Mezzi Rigatoni

Spiced Chicken & Mezzi Rigatoni by Amanda Formaro

I’m a huge pasta fan and love trying out new recipes. I’m always scanning the pasta aisle for a different noodle to try. That’s when I spotted the mezzi rigatoni on the shelf. Mezzi rigatoni is the same as regular rigatoni, but basically the noodle is about half the length. The sides are ridged, making it great for grabbing and…

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Cream Puff Chocolate Eclair Cake

Cream Puff Chocolate Eclair Cake by Amanda Formaro

This cake is one of those recipes that people have been making for years. Seems like everyone I mention it to has either made it themselves or their grandma or aunt or mom used to make it. It’s also one of those recipes that everyone loves and it never goes to waste. Every crumb and morsel is devoured, it’s just that good.This is one…

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Chinese Style Parchment Fish

Chinese Style Parchment Fish by Amanda Formaro

I live with a family of chickens. Well, not literally chickens. I don’t have a mother hen and a bunch of chicks running around. What I meant was that my husband and my children are afraid to eat fish. In my husband’s case he never really ate it as a child, so growing up fish just wasn’t on the menu. I was the same way. And, because I…

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Banana Bars with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Bars with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting by Amanda Formaro

Far too often when you look over at that browning bunch of bananas on the counter you think to yourself “not another banana bread”! I love banana bread, and banana muffins, don’t get me wrong. But, I much prefer a slice of banana cake. Sometimes though, a more compact dessert is in order, like these banana bars. Full of flavor, topped…

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Pizza Roll Ups

Pizza Roll Ups by Amanda Formaro

If you have teenagers like I do, then all you have to do is mention the word “pizza” and they are all ears. There’s something strangely magical about pizza that attracts kids, especially the hungry teenage boy types. I decided to try something a little different and experimented on those boys. Luckily, the test was a success.I think…

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